The Wasp — 1892 — page 396: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features a portrait of **Wm. J. Blattner**, identified as the "Regular Republican Nominee for Sheriff." The image appears to be a straightforward political endorsement rather than satirical content—*The Wasp* was presenting a candidate for the 1892 sheriff's election in San Francisco. Blattner is depicted in formal late-Victorian attire with a distinctive mustache. Without additional context from the magazine's editorial content, the specific satirical angle—if any—isn't clear from the image alone. This could represent either genuine political support or ironic endorsement, as *The Wasp* was known for both humor and political commentary. The page itself functions as a campaign announcement or advertisement for a Republican candidate.